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Simon Grix on ‘dumb’ Hull FC plays as verdict given on sin bin and injuries

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Simon Grix showed mixed emotions after Hull FC’s 22-20 defeat at Salford Red Devils. The Black and Whites outscored their opposition four tries to three on Sunday afternoon, but were outdone by Marc Sneyd’s kicks at goal, with the former Hull half-back landing five of his six attempts.

Grix, meanwhile, was ‘proud’ of Hull’s effort and competitive nature but was quick to point out the ‘frustration’ of defeat. The interim coach put the fixture down as a game his side could have won, with a bit more polish in attack perhaps enough to gain the victory they crave.




Speaking in his post-match press conference, Grix said: “We’re frustrated. We’re obviously proud of the lads, despite the on field result. There were a lot of young blokes out there, which is great for us and our future as a club.

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“It’s great that we’re competing, and everyone has earned a little bit of respect from where we were when we were getting hammered every week, but that’s not in danger of us falling into ‘We’re just competing in games again.’ We want to win, and that was one where we had a few opportunities, and had we been a bit smarter, we might have come away with it. It does feel like we’ve left something out there today.

“I thought the lads in terms of their effort and endeavour were there, it’s just smarts that let us down. We kept doing the same plays and not changing stuff based on what they were showing us in defence.

“We played pretty dumb at times, and then at the end, we got a little bit of depth, we got our skill right, and we got through them. We’re crying out for that from the start. There’s many a lesson, we’re happy with a lot of stuff, but it is frustrating.

“Again, some young lads stood up and got some game time; Will Gardiner, Yusuf Aydin was unbelievable as well, he’s gone about his business quietly since arriving. He’s been really good for us and has showed some toughness and ability to keep turning up.

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